To deepen university-enterprise cooperation, accurately connect with industry needs, and explore new models for training design talent, on August 10, 2026, Sha Chunfa, Sun Ningna, Dong Jiali, Yang Liying, and Huang Liqing from the School of Design and Arts at Jiangsu University went to XCMG Group for a special research visit. Feng Xiaoming from the Industrial Technology Research Institute of XCMG Research Academy, Lu Yilin, director of the Industrial Design Center at XCMG Research Academy, Xiao Liwei, head of the Industrial Design Institute at the Industrial Design Center, along with engineers Gao Jingyu and Xu Yali, warmly received the university research team.
Accompanied by Gao Jingyu, a graduate of the Class of 2008, and Xu Yali, a graduate of the Class of 2016, our team visited the XCMG Smart Manufacturing Exploration Center and the Industrial Design Laboratory. Through this on-site visit, the research team gained a deeper understanding of XCMG Group's intelligent manufacturing processes, cutting-edge design technologies, and innovative R&D achievements in the construction machinery field, giving us a more intuitive and thorough insight into XCMG Group's overall strength and design innovation system as a leading company in the industry.
Subsequently, both parties held a discussion meeting. Director Xiao Liwei introduced the development process of the enterprise, the achievements of the Industrial Design Center, and the specific requirements for design talents. Vice Dean Sha Chunfa introduced the current development of the college, discipline construction, and the characteristics of talent cultivation. Both parties conducted in-depth exchanges on topics such as undergraduate and graduate talent training, the construction of internship and practice bases, and cooperation on scientific research projects, and also communicated about the work, life, and development of alumni in the enterprise.
This research activity is an important initiative by the School of Design and Art of Jiangsu University to proactively align with national strategic needs and deepen the integration of industry and education. Through in-depth exchanges with XCMG Group, an industry-leading enterprise with a national-level industrial design center, the school not only enhanced its understanding of industry trends and corporate talent requirements but also laid a solid foundation for substantial future cooperation in talent cultivation, scientific research collaboration, and joint platform development. Both parties expressed their anticipation of working together in the future to cultivate more high-quality design talents who possess both innovative capabilities and practical experience for the industry.
